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"Good clothes open all doors."
--Thomas Fuller
A very important part of the interviewing process
is how you dress. Professional clothes make the best impression
and good hygiene is essential. Everything in your interview outfit
should be neat, clean, pressed and coordinated. Don't go overboard
on clothing - your clothes should not draw attention from what you
say during the interview but should create a professional image
to support what you say. Keep your clothing subtle but professional.
At times, dress may be more casual during an
interview. Interviews with a small Dot.com or high-tech company
may be much more casual than an interview with a bank. Many
times these more relaxed companies will screen-out the suits
and look for someone who is more casual in their dress.
Things to keep in mind when getting ready for
an interview:
Don't wear too much perfume or
aftershave
Make sure your colors and patterns
are coordinated
Fingernails should be clean and
properly cut
Hair should be neat and combed
Clothes should be fresh, neat
and pressed
Jewelry should be sparse, conservative
and have a quality appearance
Shoes should be polished, not
scuffed
Clothing by itself won't get you the job. Make sure that
whatever you wear, you feel comfortable. If you are unsure
about what to wear, check with family and friends who have
gone through the interviewing process.
For an excellent article on how to dress for interviews,
follow this link:
Dressing
for Success in Interviews